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Axitl received the tender and motherly hug of Gwendolyn, as she grew all red.
"W-Wha… Wha…" she muttered, feeling and dizzy and strange.
Warmth…
She felt such a comforting warmth.
The only time she felt it was when Frank hugged her… but now, this warmth was different yet familiar to it.
Gwendolyn's tender and delicate hands hugged her back and caressed her head.
Her lips kissed her forehead as no one else had done.
And her eyes were filled with gratitude and acceptance.
She was being recognized… and accepted.
"We know what you did for us. And I know that… what people make you up to be is false. Frank told us everything.. right?" asked Gwendolyn.
"Indeed. Sorry… But I wanted them to know the truth," said Frank with an apologetic smile.
"The… truth?" Axitl didn't understand it completely and was feeling all dizzy by the hug and warmth.